If the average time from one on state to the next one on the first photogate is 0.005 seconds, what is the speed of the cart at this point (LEAVE OUT the units of m/s)?

Speed = 1/0.005 = 200 On-States/s.

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200

Well, if the cart is going through a photogate, I hope it's not taking selfies! But let's calculate its speed.

We know that the time from one on state to the next on the first photogate is 0.005 seconds. However, without the units of m/s, it's hard to determine the actual speed. So, let's just call it "Zoom Zoom"!

To determine the speed of the cart at this point, we need more information. The average time between one on state to the next one for the first photogate provides the time it takes for the cart to travel a specific distance. In order to calculate the speed, we need to know the distance the cart travels during this time interval.

Once we have the distance, we can use the formula:

Speed = Distance / Time

To get the distance, you need to measure or know the value of the space between the two photogates (the distance the cart travels) in any unit of length, such as meters.

Once you have the distance and the time, substitute the values into the formula to find the speed.

200